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To want a coffee shop with a no children policy

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Amiterriblex3 · 28/09/2025 11:51

In a coffee shop and have to listen to a bunch of 2 year old screaming, absolutely screaming at the top of his lungs. Their mothers might be immune to such noise but I am not. I would be embarrassed if my child screamed like that

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dontcomeatme · 28/09/2025 12:02

I think you're all talking about a library. OP open a library and quiet cafe fusion place. It will be like in the movies, every time someone makes a noise everyone can automatically and simultaneously say SHHHHHHH and look really judgemental as they do.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 28/09/2025 11:59

SalamiSammich · 28/09/2025 11:55

Open one if you think it would be financially viable.

Also this - I think a no children coffee shop may struggle to make money during the day (unless you put it somewhere like the City of London)

NavyNorris · 28/09/2025 11:58

Ooh yes. I love the idea of having a "quiet zone" cafe. No children, mobiles, general noisiness.

I love children and crying doesn't bother me but sometimes peace and quiet is just bliss. I think this would be a good business idea, I'm sure lots of people would like a quiet café.

Needlenardlenoo · 28/09/2025 11:58

It's a gap in the market for sure.

Society is getting louder and louder.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 28/09/2025 11:58

The hospitality sector is struggling at the moment. I don't think excluding customers is the best business model.

Needlenardlenoo · 28/09/2025 11:58

SalamiSammich · 28/09/2025 11:55

Would you also bar people woth disabilities who make loud involuntary noises?

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I think there are many, many fewer people in that position than toddlers. And maybe they too are communicating "argh, the screaming"?

I would also ban any phone calls and business activity that makes a noise (Teams calls).

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 28/09/2025 11:57

I mean if we go down this road we could all ban things we don’t like eg loud telephone conversations, loud in person conversations , people sitting on laptops, business meetings, etc

Or is this one of those posts trying to make out children are some how equivalent to dogs? Having read a post wanting dog free cafes?

Itstheshowgirl · 28/09/2025 11:57

Open one then OP, there you go, problem solved.

Needlenardlenoo · 28/09/2025 11:55

The "quiet coffee shop".

It could catch on.

Even parents don't want to hear other people's children!

SalamiSammich · 28/09/2025 11:55

Amiterriblex3 · 28/09/2025 11:53

I know they scream which is why I want a coffee shop with a no children policy.

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Would you also bar people woth disabilities who make loud involuntary noises?

GarlicBreadStan · 28/09/2025 11:55

Amiterriblex3 · 28/09/2025 11:53

I know they scream which is why I want a coffee shop with a no children policy.

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But you'd be "embarrassed" if your 2 year old screamed like that. Despite knowing that they scream?

Also, you didn't answer my question. Is the parent doing anything, like entertaining their child, to attempt to get them to stop screaming?

SalamiSammich · 28/09/2025 11:55

Open one if you think it would be financially viable.

ThisUsernameIsNowTaken · 28/09/2025 11:54

What about people who talk really loudly, chew with their mouth open, cackle constantly?

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Amiterriblex3 · 28/09/2025 11:53

GarlicBreadStan · 28/09/2025 11:52

2 year olds scream. They're toddlers. They push buttons.

Are the parents trying to stop them from screaming by entertaining them? This may change my perspective slightly.

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I know they scream which is why I want a coffee shop with a no children policy.

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GarlicBreadStan · 28/09/2025 11:52

Amiterriblex3 · 28/09/2025 11:51

In a coffee shop and have to listen to a bunch of 2 year old screaming, absolutely screaming at the top of his lungs. Their mothers might be immune to such noise but I am not. I would be embarrassed if my child screamed like that

2 year olds scream. They're toddlers. They push buttons.

Are the parents trying to stop them from screaming by entertaining them? This may change my perspective slightly.

NoCommentingFromNowOn · 28/09/2025 11:52

And a no phone calls policy please.